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WVU Medicine is the largest health system and private employer in West Virginia. Over the past decade, it has grown from 6 hospitals to 25 and now employs more than 35,000 people. As the state’s leading provider of advanced care from cancer to neurology to pediatrics, WVU Medicine has had to rethink how it attracts, develops, and retains talent.

Leeann Kaminsky, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, has led that strategy since 2016. In this episode, she explains:

• Why “the days of posting and praying” are over
• How internal education programs move students directly into critical roles
• Why simply raising your hand can set you apart in your career
• How data and technology guide decision-making for a workforce of 35,000

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At Providence Health & Services, retention isn’t just about keeping people happy. It’s a science. With more than 120,000 caregivers across 50 hospitals and 1,000 clinics, Greg Till, Chief People Officer at Providence, has built one of the most data-driven and mission-centered workforce strategies in healthcare.

In this episode, Greg explains:

• The five biggest predictors of whether someone will stay or leave
• Why 3,000 employees came back through Providence’s boomerang hiring strategy
• How AI and technology can actually make work more human
• Why “your ego is not your amigo” is the leadership mantra every manager needs

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At 84 Lumber, talent acquisition is more than filling jobs. It’s about creating long-term careers. With 96% of store leaders starting as management trainees, the company has built one of the strongest internal mobility pipelines in the industry.

In this episode, you’ll hear how 84 Lumber attracts candidates with no industry experience, develops them through structured training, and promotes from within to sustain growth. Paul Yater, CIO and Head of HR, explains the strategies behind this model:

• Why onboarding is the “make or break” moment for retention
• How storytelling powers recruiting and employer branding
• The role of technology and AI in streamlining hiring
• Why promotions, not just hires, are the ultimate measure of success

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Jennifer Christie has built a career at the intersection of leadership, service, and transformation. From her time running presidential personnel in the White House to senior posts at American Express and Twitter, she’s now Chief People Officer at Docusign.

In this episode, Jennifer explains:

• Why government and corporate leadership share more in common than most think
• How AI is transforming HR and why leaders must focus on “what you’ll do instead”
• The one HR role she believes is essential for any aspiring CPO
• Why internal mobility will matter more than ever

She also shares practical advice for interviewers: look past the résumé to understand motivations and transitions, not just bullet points.

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Ana Moran’s story is proof that leadership can start anywhere. After immigrating from Colombia as a child, she began her career on the frontlines as a call center agent. Today, she is Chief People Officer for the U.S. Market at Foundever, leading a workforce of more than 150,000 employees.

In this episode, Ana shares how her immigrant experience and frontline beginnings shaped her leadership philosophy. She explains why bravery matters as much as credentials, how organizations can unlock talent by valuing personal journeys, and why frontline roles are essential to creating opportunity at scale.

You’ll learn:

• Why frontline jobs create pathways for mobility and prosperity
• How personal experiences can reveal leadership potential beyond credentials
• How Foundever balances efficiency with humanity in talent acquisition
• Why bravery is the foundation for leadership growth

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At Salesforce, technology and humanity are designed to evolve together. AI isn’t seen as a threat but as a tool that frees employees to focus on empathy, creativity, and leadership.

In this episode, Molly Ford, VP of Talent Connection and Engagement, shares how Salesforce integrates core values like equality and volunteerism into every business plan while adopting AI in ways that enhance, not replace, the human experience.

She also explains how data and storytelling work together to build confidence, measure impact, and bring culture to life inside one of the world’s most influential companies.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Salesforce sees AI as a way to free people for more meaningful work
• Why equality is a non-negotiable value woven into every business plan
• How volunteerism and social impact fuel company culture
• Why data + storytelling are the secret to leadership confidence and influence

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At Concentrix, a global leader in customer experience solutions, talent acquisition is closely integrated with business operations rather than functioning as a standalone department.

In this episode, Jillene Jensen, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, shares how her operations background led to a new kind of talent acquisition strategy: prioritizing alignment, performance, and long-term impact.

You’ll learn:

• Why former operations leaders make great recruiters
• How Jillene’s team calibrates with business units to improve the quality of hire
• How Concentrix balances AI tools with human touch
• What talent acquisition metrics really drive retention

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At Marsden Services, a national provider of cleaning, security, and maintenance services, talent acquisition starts with clear and honest role-selling.

In this episode, Vice President of Talent Acquisition Ashley Lynch shares how visiting worksites, understanding the day-to-day realities of each role, and setting clear expectations have helped her team improve both speed-to-hire and retention.

You’ll learn:

• Ashley’s “big three” framework for identifying bottlenecks in Talent Acquisition
• Two case studies where better role clarity solved retention challenges
• How Marsden pilots AI tools without losing the human touch in hiring

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At Legacy Health, talent acquisition is shaped by data, experimentation, and a deep understanding of people.

In this episode, Travis Trautman, Director of Sourcing and Talent Acquisition, shares how his team uses mini-experiments to improve hiring speed, candidate fit, and decision-making across a highly regulated healthcare environment. With a career spanning banking, education, and healthcare, Travis offers a rare cross-industry perspective on what truly moves the needle in TA, whether it's reducing time-to-fill or building trust with hiring managers.

You’ll learn:

• How psychological safety shapes talent innovation at Legacy Health
• What to watch for when evaluating AI and new recruiting tech
• One timeless lesson that still shapes Travis’s approach 20 years later

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Johnson Controls is known for making buildings smarter, safer, and more sustainable. But inside the company, there’s a different kind of transformation happening—in how they attract, hire, and prepare talent for the future of work.

In this episode of Talent All-Stars, Mike Aronson— Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition Operations—shares how he’s applying over 15 years of hands-on recruiting experience to reshape the function from the inside out.

You’ll learn:

• Why it’s more important to fall in love with a problem and not a solution
• The 30-second elevator pitch that defines TA success at Johnson Controls
• Why Mike believes we’re the last generation to manage an all-human workforce

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